2023 Florida Building Codes References

ICC® has started the process and meetings to consider the modification for the 7th Edition (2020) FBC and update it to the 8th Edition (2023) Florida Building Code. Public input is accepted for proposals, comments, and concerns regarding the draft of the 8th Edition FBC. Written comments on the drafts can be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., and will be accepted through January 31st, 2023, by 5:00 p.m. The 2023 Florida Building Code (8th Edition) is scheduled for December 31st, 2023, and will be effective six months after publication, leaning into July 2024.

The 8th Edition (2023) Florida Building Code Tasks Schedule
FBC Tasks:	Schedule Dates:
TACs review comments to the Rule Development Workshop of February 13, 2020, and make recommendations to the Commission. TACs meetings - 3-day on-site meetings and 3-day conference call/webinar meetings	January 23-30, 2023
Rule Development Workshop: Commission - 1-day meeting	February 13, 2023
TACs review comments to Rule Development Workshop of April 11, 2023 and make recommendations to the Commission. TACs meetings - 2-day conference call/webinar meetings	March 23-24, 2023
Rule Development Workshop: Commission - 1-day meeting	April 11, 2023
Integrated Draft 8th Edition (2023) FBC – Posted online	April 20, 2023
Hearing on 8th Edition (2023) FBC to consider received comments	June 2, 2023
Final Rule Hearing on 8th Edition (2023) FBC Commission approves the final version of the new Code	TBD
Rule Submitted to Secretary of State, and Supplement/Integrated posted online – subject to addressing all JAPC’s concerns	TBD
Final FBC -PDF posted	TBD
Printed Code available - subject to negotiation with ICC	TBD
(8th edition) 2023 FBC effective date (6 – months after publication)	December 31, 2023
For more detailed information on the tasks that are being taken for the FBC, please visit the 2023 Work Plan.